Are you planning to apply for a Visa at the South African Embassy in Nigeria? If yes, below you will find 5 easy steps to apply for South African Visa in Nigeria. This article will give information on procedures available to all Nigerian citizens and other Nationals living in Nigeria, who wish to apply for a visa to travel to South Africa.
For Prospective Applicants
In case that you wish to apply for a temporary visa to South Africa, you need to read the detailed information on this article properly. Don’t think the South African visa application form will reveal all that you need to know. By using VFS global Nigeria and follow the steps below to apply by yourself. Even the South African high commission Lagos has warned the general public that you should not pay anyone to apply for South African Visa.
If you follow the instructions below, it will be easy for you to submit your application online . This will reduce the chances of your application being rejected because of lack or incomplete visa application or documents.
The South Africa Visa Application Center, Lagos will only accept 180 applications each day from Monday to Friday. So,you have to get your South African visa requirements, such as Nigerian passport, fees and apply directly on the VFS global Nigeria website on time.
The South Africa Visa Application Center Abuja can only accept 150 applications inclusive of all categories from Monday to Friday.
The South Africa Visa Application Center Port Harcourt will only accept 20 applications, regardless of the visa categories you’re applying for from Monday to Friday
Also, South Africa Visa Application Center will accept the South African applications on a first come first serve basis.
VISA Application Process:
Visa Applicants are asked to read the steps below carefully before submitting their application at the South Africa visa application centers
Step 1 : Applicants are required to present their applications in person at the VFS Global, South Africa Visa Application centers
Step 2 : Make photocopies of the original documents of all the applications, such as UK, US, Canada, Japan and Schengen visas and three clear photocopies of your international passport information page.
Step 3 : Complete the visa application form. You can download the South African application from the VFS Global Nigeria website.
Step 4 : Pay your visa application fees and service charge at the bank customer service counter at the Visa Application Center.
Methods of Visa Fee Payments:
Payment Instructions for Lagos and Abuja
Paying In Person– Pay by cash only at the Bank counter in the VAC
The Fees for Lagos and Abuja are:
Visa Fee in Naira (including VAT) : 8600
Service charge in Naira (Inclusive of VAT): 12090
Payment Instructions for Port Harcourt
At the GT Bank Branch located at Tombia Road, GRA, Port Harcourt.
Charges for Port Harcourt are as follows:
Visa Fee in Naira (including VAT): 8600
Service charge in Naira (Inclusive of VAT): 32090
Step 5 : Along with your application form and documents mentioned above in this article, you can go to the application center and apply for the South African Visa immediately. It would be a great idea if you visit VFS Global Nigeria “contact us” page of the site for application acceptance timings and the processing time frame.
TRACK YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE
After you have submitted your application for a visa at the visa application center, you can track your application here.
You can track your application by entering your Passport Number and your Date of Birth. You can also click here to check status of your visa
If you have anything to add to this article how to apply for a South African Visa, please let us know by leaving your comment below.
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Comment Text* I need a visiting visa
Hi Emmanuel,
Foreigners who wish to visit South Africa must have passports / travel documents valid for thirty (30) more days after the intended return date from South Africa. The passport must contain at least two (2) unused (blank) pages labeled Visa when presented at the Embassy or Consulate; One page is for affixing the visa or permit at the Embassy/Consulate and the other page is for endorsement of entry/departure stamp by the South African Immigration Services. Note: Visa pages referred to above do not include pages reserved for Endorsements, Amendments or Observations. Thanks
I need to be in south africa
Okay. You can give it a short following the instructions provided here. Thanks for stopping by
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Good evening, how can I apply for permanent visa to south africa . What are the procedure and enquiries. Thank you.
Hello,
Here is the answer to your question
hello i want to travelle to south africa permanently ow can u help me
comments texts* please can one change from visitor visa to temporary residence visa while in south Africa, if he or she likes his staying?
I believe it is doable, but you need to submit your applications for it. Thanks
Hello please i am planning to go to south africa from naija because i want to go to another embassy that is not in nigeria , what should i say i am going for? interview? meeting or what? Thanks.
Just let them know your purpose of visit, that might help in their decision making- to me i would apply as a visitor. Thanks
where can one get yellow card from…i believe its one of requirements also is it compulsory
Hello,
This is an international vaccination card (yellow fever card). You can reach out to any of the address below to find out where you can take one
South Africa Visa Application Centre, Lagos
Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Opposite Treasure Garden Estate
Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase I, Lagos
South Africa Visa Application Centre, Abuja.
No. 38, Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja.
Comment Text*plz I need the contact of SA embassy in Nigeria. My fiance want me to come over to SA this Xmas and she want to know the requirement. She need a long term visa. plz direct me
Address : Plot 371, Diplomatic Zone
Central Business District
Abuja
Tel : 09 462 4200
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday : 08h00 to 17h00
Friday : 08h00 to 14h30
Consular and Immigration Office Hours
Monday – Wednesday : 11h00 to 12h00
I am Malian in lagos how can I get a visa for south Africa
Hello,
You can read this article and follow the steps
Like how much can I have in my statement of account for south Africa going for just tourist
Hello Mariam,
I can’t tell for the exact amount, but the bigger the better -of course frequent sources also count. Good luck
I was giving South Africa visa last year ,my departure was supposed to be 28feb but I didn’t travelled because of something that came up but am ready to travel now how do I renew it.08138376155
Hi,
The same way you applied earlier – with the same requirements. Good luck
Pls in 2013 October I was granted a year visa to South Africa in Accra Ghana,after that I am unable to go deu to my health conditions till visa was expired on 2014,pls can I be able to re apply in Nigeria with my new International passport?
Yes,if your passport was issued in the country you intend to apply from. Go ahead
I want to travel to South Africa for a visit to meet with a friend who will be coming there on official duties for just one week. I intend to spend the one week with him and come back.
someone that hav other country passport and hav a nigeria permit and is in negiria can that person apply for south africa visa here in nigeria.
Thanks
No, you need to have Nigerian passport to apply in the country Nigeria. Thank you
Ohh right can you please help am currently at South Africa and I have a family here, married. So tell me how can I find visa at SA ambass at Nigeria
You need to obtain Nigeria passport and head to South Africa embassy in Nigeria to apply for a visa by following the process described in this article. If you have South Africa passport, you will not need a visa. Thank you
Hi SEO Guru,
Your message to Amunipo Peter dated Feb.8,2017 caught my attention,l quickly want to make an important correction on that by SAYING-YES AMUNIPO PETER DOESN’T NEED A PASSPORT TO APPLY IN COUNTRY OF NIGERIA FOR FOR A ANY SUCH VISA or KIND VISA ONCE HE IS SEEKING A VISA IN NIGERIA or ANY WHERE IN THE WORLD BY HOLDING A TEMPORARY / PERMANENT PERMIT ( Some Countries even allows Visitor Permit / Tourist Visa holders to apply for Visa in their own country.like USA here in South Africa) allow to reside in any country.
Also,if AMUNIPO PETER QUESTION – IS ONE OF SOMEONE HE ASKED ABOUT IS WITH A STUDENT / WORK / NGO / VOLUNTARY / SKILL / EXCHANGE PERMIT Holder in Nigeria then would you say that the person need to get Nigeria Passport before applying for visa of any other country in Nigeria.Please,kindly get back on track with him.Thanks
Thanks for bringing this up…what i mean by needing a passport to apply for a visa is – Peter must have a Nigerian passport to apply for Visa in any embassy in Nigeria. It does not matter the country he/she intends to travel to. In other words, she can also have any country’s passport and go to that country’s embassy in Nigeria to obtain a visa to that country. I don’t know if this answers your question? Thanks for stopping by
Good day Sir, I’ve submitted my application to visa application centre like three weeks now and i’ve not heard anything. I do track though but the response is ” under assessment ” how long would it takes for collection please?
Hi Femi,
The Assessment status indicates that they’re still processing the application. Usually, it takes approx 90 days to process the application and it depends on the number of application received. In case you still have some questions, here will address that.
Good day Sir, I applied for. 10days visiting visa and I planned to go for easter holiday which is three days away now, today makes a month i’ve submitted my application at the south Africa embassy in lagos. When likely will I collect my passport? I never knew south visa process takes this long. Please help with vital information about it please. Thanks
Thanks for all the info@SEC guru. please am planing to visit a friend in south africa soon. and I really want to know the document required from South Africa embassy…. you can mail me on my e-mail- Otunbasanyaolu@gmail.com. thanks God bless.
Hello,
This partner’s write up should be able to assist you with your questions
Hello, how does ones resolve the issue if over stay in SA ? A friend got ban for over stay he was ill and couldn’t make it to come back to Nigeria on the date he was suppose to return home I need your advice in this regards. Thanks
Hello, he needs to return to Nigeria unless he can’t get visa any other time to come back. Simple!
Thanks for the prompt reply, he has gone back to Nigeria he got ban for over stay at the OR tambo airport South Africa will this affect if he wants to re-apply for South Africa visa ?
Sir how can SA visa from Nigeria?
Please can you advise on the minimum amount needed in the statement of account for a study visa. Even if it’s just a guess.